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The beach of San Mateo is right next to the mid-sized fishing town of San Mateo. The beach is famous for having one of the longest point breaks in South America. However, a new harbor was constructed in 2011, and this structure cut the wave in half. On the other side of the harbor there remains a world class 200m break for experienced surfers. The harbor is being developed further to become a fishing port.
West of the harbor, the small bay at San Mateo beach is sheltered from the wind by a small headland, and the waves on the beach are smaller, making it a safe place for swimmers. About one third of the beach is covered with fishing boats, leaving the remainder of the beach for sunbathing, swimming, body boarding and surfing for beginners.
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| Type of beach | Golden sand, some rocks |
| Length of beach | .75 mi / 1 km |
| Wind Direction | Cross-shore |
| Restaurants and Cafes | Some in Town |
| Distance to Salinas | 130 mi / 210 km |
| Distance to Guayaquil | 126 mi / 203 km |
| Distance to Manta | 7.5 mi / 12 km |
| Distance to Quito | 266 mi / 428 km |
Surfing: Within Ecuador this is a well known surf spot, and has been the site for occasional surf competitions. It a world-class 300m point break for intermediate and advanced surfers.
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